French railways are still public, yet, private and foreign services use the tracks as well, now. The tracks are public and WILL REMAIN PUBLIC, the historical public train services (as in passenger services) are still operating. Guess what ?
It only works because they are massively subsidised by the French taxpayer, though. And although the TGV is a great service, the standard commuter trains make the old network southeast look competently-run.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
